Transportation Engineering Director

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • West Palm Beach, FL

133d

About The Position

Responsible for the Transportation function of an assigned business unit. Provides leadership and direction for the transportation engineering team, overseeing department strategy, budgeting, staffing, and deliverables. Leads administrative, technical, and management practices across projects to support successful completion on time and within budget, contribute to operational excellence, and grow the region and office. Builds client relationships and business through marketing, proposals, contract changes, and project meetings. Manages projects and teams from bid through completion, mentors and develops staff, and monitors transportation engineering developments to recommend changes to programs or design methods. The role is based in West Palm Beach, Florida, and may be eligible for hybrid or remote work arrangements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• 15 or more years of professional consulting and/or related DOT or transportation design experience.
• At least five years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Professional Transportation Operations Engineer (PTOE) credential.
• Demonstrated technical experience with a wide range of transportation projects and experience serving clients.
• Experience processing transportation studies and designs in relevant counties and municipalities.
• Thorough understanding of municipal and DOT codes and regulations.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead and develop an engineering and project management team.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple time-sensitive tasks and competing demands, and establish priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with people at all organizational levels and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with internal leaders, peers, and external clients.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong problem-solving attitude, work ethic, urgency, data analysis and interpretation skills, and basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
• Strong marketing and business development skills, with a commitment to profitability and growth.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle check or reliable transportation to and from the office and/or project site strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Valid state driver's license and ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle check, or reliable transportation to and from the office and/or project site.

Responsibilities

• Exercise independent judgment and discretion while performing work with very limited guidance.
• Supervise staff, including hiring, assigning and delegating work, evaluating performance, training and development, employee relations, disciplinary matters, compensation, and termination decisions.
• Oversee department or business-unit strategy, budgeting, staffing, and deliverables.
• Guide Team Leads and Project Managers in directing, managing, and supervising the transportation engineering team.
• Lead administrative, technical, and management practices on projects to ensure successful, timely, and cost-effective completion.
• Develop processes and provide input to achieve company and office operational excellence and grow the region and office.
• Market the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and strengthen client relationships.
• Interact with clients, prepare contract proposals and change orders, and attend project meetings.
• Lead and manage project teams from bidding through completion while pursuing future business and performing project duties.
• Mentor and direct junior staff, coordinate with project managers, and manage team goal setting and performance.
• Assign work and review performance to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of staff.
• Keep current on transportation engineering trends and developments and recommend changes to programs or design methods.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior